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Raymond Hill — Summits 36.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 574060
Catalogued on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Raymond Hill — a summit — lies 36.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574060, Raymond Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Raymond Hill sits at 43.94692° N, 70.43550° W (DMS 43°56′49″ N, 70°26′08″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Raymond Hill itself. The ones closest to Raymond Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glovers Wig | Raymond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Raymond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Raymond | — | 1.8 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Raymond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Raymond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Raymond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Brown Hill | Raymond | — | 3.2 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Gray | — | 3.4 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Raymond | — | 3.4 mi |
| Barton Hill | Naples | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Raymond Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Tenny River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Raymond Hill — 36.2 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.947°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Raymond Hill track the nearby Valley Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Raymond Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Raymond Hill located?
Raymond Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Raymond Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Raymond Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Raymond Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574060 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Raymond Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 107 other summits in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33144996.